Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue

Name: Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue
Genre: Drama, Events & Specials
Released: December 6, 2020
Rating: 84

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HBO | Release Date: December 6, 2020

Summary: Rue (Zendaya) talks with Ali (Colman Domingo) on Christmas Eve in the special episode of Euphoria titled Trouble Don't Last Always.

Genre(s): Drama, Events & Specials

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RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: This is one of the best hours of TV in 2020—an incredibly moving piece that hints at the limitless potential of "Euphoria"'s future. Read full review

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Alex Zalben

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: It is an absolute joy to watch two excellent actors bounce off each other. Zendaya rightly won an Emmy for her performance as Rue in Season 1, and it’s quite possible she could nab another nomination off this episode alone. ... As an episode that digs towards some truths, illuminates the best parts of Euphoria, shows off two seasoned actors at the height of their abilities, and provides a little bit of light in an otherwise very dark year, “Trouble Don’t Always Last” is a triumph. Read full review

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: Euphoria presents a layered story about addiction here. Rue and Ali can relate about a lot of their experiences, and there’s power in that connection. Read full review

The Independent Annabel Nugent

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: Domingo gives an all-star performance as a tough-love sponsor, but it is Zendaya who remains the show’s linchpin. Read full review

The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: It is a touch too long and some of the dialogue is eye-wateringly Euphoria – “For some people, there is no rock bottom, it’s bottomless” – but, for the most part, I was lost in its world and captivated by the back-and-forth, which is frequently as funny as it is grim. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: Zendaya and Domingo get all the credit for making it watchable. From Domingo’s voice built on crackling embers to Zendaya’s elastic jawline, the two thespians give and take with a natural grace. Without going too big or dialing it down too far, the duo entrenches themselves in the reality of the moment in a way that “Euphoria” rarely did so sparsely until now. Read full review

The Telegraph Ed Power

Dec 9, 2020

Season 1 Review: Zendaya is a star and Trouble Don’t Last Always was worth watching for her alone. Yet this one-off lacked the visual punch or frenetic energy of Euphoria proper. It was beautifully made but you probably had to be hardcore fan to take anything of substance from it. Read full review

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iCampoRamil

Apr 9, 2021

Lo más esencial de este especial de Navidad, es su ejecución, muy arriesgada, pero mucho, pero, ¿y lo bien que funciona? Es perfecto, todos los temas que habla, cómo te ayuda a entender más a los personajes, sus motivaciones y sus porqués, aparentemente, se te puede hacer aburrido que esténLo más esencial de este especial de Navidad, es su ejecución, muy arriesgada, pero mucho, pero, ¿y lo bien que funciona? Es perfecto, todos los temas que habla, cómo te ayuda a entender más a los personajes, sus motivaciones y sus porqués, aparentemente, se te puede hacer aburrido que estén hablando tanto rato en una cafetería, pero según pillas el mood, es imposible que te muevas de la silla. Vale, puedo entender que había gente que se esperaba otra cosa, algo más de puente hacia la segunda temporada, más interacción entre las dos protagonistas, pero da igual, no es necesario, es que es un episodio prácticamente perfecto en todos sus aspectos, no se necesita más, el diálogo entre los dos personajes es maravilloso.… Expand

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